A walkway of foliage and citrus trees creates a slice of Italy on the rooftop of Selfridges as the San Carlo Group - who run restaurants at Selfridges in Manchester and Birmingham - sets up a special Italian restaurant. The rooftop garden hosts 'alto by San Carlo', serving a day-to-night menu of pasta, risotto and seasonal Italian fare. Meat dishes made using Chianina beef from Tuscany and fish grilled in a Josper oven as well as fresh shellfish are the order of the day. Dine in the restaurant, where the retractable roof makes the best of the weather, or 'al fresco' on the sun terrace. The terrace also has special residencies throughout the summer including The Peroni Ambra Terrace (15th May to 10th June) and the Veuve Clicquot Rose Garden which runs from 17th June until 15th July and where, rumour has it, you'll be able to see all the on-court action from Wimbledon.

Don't be fooled into thinking that this huge department store is simply a Mecca for commercialism and shopaholics. Selfridges has a truly fascinating history that supports its excellent reputation for providing a huge range of high quality goods. Emphasising the ethos that "shopping should be fun", the stores original founder, US entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge, defined the shop's hands-on, theatrical image that has endured since its opening in 1909. More about Selfridges

Plan the perfect year in the capital with our pick of the best events in London 2018. From January through to December, every month boasts an impressive line-up of entertainment. So, take a look at our guide and be sure not to miss a thing.

Oxford Street Christmas LightsLondon > Events > Seasonal†Dates: 6th November to 31st December 2018Selfridges' Rooftop: San Carlo, Oxford Street, Marylebone, London W1C |
3 minutes from Selfridges' Rooftop: San CarloThis year, the Oxford Street Christmas Lights are set for their biggest ever overhaul, with the aim of outshining the displays in New York and Sydney. ...More

Sir Richard Wallace: The CollectorLondon > Events > Exhibitions†Dates: 20th June 2018 to 6th January 2019Selfridges' Rooftop: San Carlo, Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U |
4 minutes from Selfridges' Rooftop: San CarloOne of London's best loved small museums, the Wallace Collection opens its new ¬£1.2 million exhibition space with a display celebrating 200 years since the birth ...More

Wigmore HallLondon > Entertainment > Classical Music36 Wigmore Street, Marylebone, London W1U |
5 minutes from Selfridges' Rooftop: San CarloBuilt by the Bechstein piano company in 1901, this grandiose concert hall is regarded by many as London's best venue for chamber and solo performances. Wigmore ...More

Regent Street CinemaLondon > Entertainment > Cinemas309 Regent Street, Marylebone, London W1B |
8 minutes from Selfridges' Rooftop: San CarloThe historic Regent Street Cinema is where the first ever performance of moving images took place. Created by the Lumi√®re brothers, the film was shown as ...More

Portman SquareLondon > Attractions > W1H |
4 minutes from Selfridges' Rooftop: San Carlo This private garden square in Marylebone offers a secluded and peaceful place to get away from it all. On the north side three Georgian ...More

SelfridgesLondon > Shopping > Department Stores400 Oxford Street, Marylebone, London W1U |
Same location as Selfridges' Rooftop: San CarloDon't be fooled into thinking that this huge department store is simply a Mecca for commercialism and shopaholics. Selfridges has a truly fascinating history that supports ...More

What are the best dining options near Selfridges' Rooftop: San Carlo London?

AubaineLondon > Restaurants > French restaurantsSelfridges, 400 Oxford Street, Marylebone, London W1A |
1 minute from Selfridges' Rooftop: San CarloFrench bistro Aubaine is now available for shoppers at Selfridges, situated right in the heart of the new Shoe Galleries section of the store. The perfect ...More

Cookery SchoolLondon > Education > Cookery Courses15B Little Portland Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W |
10 minutes from Selfridges' Rooftop: San CarloAwarded The Best City Cookery School 2013, the Cookery School at Little Portland Street has been teaching people to make simple, honest food for more than ...More

NyumbaLondon > Leisure > Health and Beauty6-7 Mount Street, Mayfair, London W1K |
6 minutes from Selfridges' Rooftop: San CarloPresided over by the outrageous, extravagant artist Michael Charalambous, Nyumba is not so much a unisex salon as a place of rest and relaxation, boasting some ...More

Punch BowlLondon > Nightlife > Pubs41 Farm Street, Mayfair, London W1J |
8 minutes from Selfridges' Rooftop: San CarloFamous for its famous owner, the Punch Bowl became a celebrity hang-out when Guy Ritchie split up with Madonna. The director of 'Lock, Stock & Two ...More

Cate Blanchett comes to the National Theatre in 2019, the Spice Girls reunite and Christian Dior is the Designer of Dreams at the V&A. Two new musicals are dedicated to Dolly Parton and Mary Poppins, ...More

Christmas favourites like The Nutcracker, Carols at The Royal Albert Hall and the Santa Dash return along with a Festive Feast at Hampton Court Palace and a new puppet show from the puppeteers behind ...More